Question

I. Circle the correct words to complete the opinions.

1. People should not be encouraged/ changed/ passed to keep dangerous pets like snakes and spiders.
2. Cell phones shouldn’t be fined/ allowed/ given in public places.
3. People who litter should be encouraged/ allowed/ fined at least $100 for each item they drop.
4. People should be given/ made/ changed to vote.
5. Laws have to be passed/ arrested/ done to ban smoking in all public places.
6. Young people ought to be banned/ made/ given a driving test every year until they are 21.
7. Smoking at work could easily be made/ passed/ banned.
8. People should be arrested/ made/ changed for not carrying an ID.

II. Read the situations and complete the comments. Use the passive of the verbs given.

1. A woman is facing a large fine because her neighbor complained to the police about her messy yard. The angry woman then dumped her garbage in the neighbor’s yard.
A) I think the fine is absolutely right. You shouldn’t ______________ (allow) to have a messy yard.
B) I don’t agree. She shouldn’t ______________ (fine). It’s her own property, and she should be able to do what she wants.
C) The woman should ______________ (arrest) for dumping garbage in her neighbor’s yard!

2. A motorcycle rider was arrested by the police for refusing to wear a helmet. The motorcyclist said that he couldn’t wear the helmet because of his traditional headdress.
A) I agree with the motorcyclist. He shouldn’t ______________ (make) to wear a helmet.
B) People shouldn’t ______________ (arrest) for not wearing a helmet. It’s their choice.
C) Well, everyone has to obey the law. People shouldn’t ______________ (treat) differently

Answer 1

I
1.encouraged
2.allowed
3.fined
4.changed
5.done
6.given
7.banned
8. arrested
II.
1.a)allowed
b)fined
C)arrested
2.a)maked
b)arrested
c)treated